For planners seeking to work abroad there is no substitute for researching your target country either on holiday or for a study visit. But bear in mind that working there will be very different. Mark Smulian...

Half of planners are employed by local government and work with elected councillors from day to day. Relations can be tense, says Mark Smulian, but understanding a politician’s priorities can ease the path...

A portfolio of work is traditionally considered the preserve of ‘creatives’, such as designers and copywriters. But planners are increasingly being asked to submit examples of their work when applying for...